Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Time Management Tips for Moms Over 40 by Tiffany Faming

Whether they are
young or old, having children of any age can be incredibly time consuming. This
can leave moms feeling as though staying on top of things is almost impossible.
However, by utilizing these simple tips for time management, even the craziest
schedules can be maintained.

1.Asses Your Time

This is the beginning
step when initially setting up time management skills. Take a good look at your
schedule and determine what tasks can be reduced, and which ones can be
eliminated completely. You’d be surprised how many tasks are taking up valuable
time but aren’t actually necessary. At this point in time you can also
prioritize your time; figuring out what tasks need to be finished immediately
and which tasks you can be leisure about, seeing as how they aren’t due until
later in the month.

There are a few key
factors when it comes to organizing that you need to think about. First and
foremost, keep organized in the home. Always put things back where they belong
to reduce clutter, as clutter can not only be a stressor but can also slow you
down.

If you don’t have
enough space to organize all of your belongings, take advantage of the next
step of organizing: storage bins. You can use big bins for items you don’t need
to go in the garage, and smaller bins to put in the closet so you can use them
when necessary.

Lastly, keep your
entire schedule organized using a planner or calendar. Knowing your daily
routine and important activities ahead of time will make your entire day run
smoother. You’ll also be able to let your kids know when an event is coming so
they can get prepared ahead of time, instead of minutes before, leaving you to
rush out the door.

3.Get Help

This particular time
management tip for moms can really only be used with older children, although
you can start integrating this tip with younger kids by the age of 2. This tip
is simple: if you need help, get help from the kids. Every child in the
household should have an important duty (or more than one) that they accomplish
every day/week. But if this isn’t enough and you’re still strapped with time,
try asking your child to help in other ways also. Reward them for their hard
work and they’ll have no problem helping you in the future.

4.Utilize the Internet

The internet is
useful for so many things, but a lot of people don’t use it when it comes to
time management. Instead of going out and shopping, try shopping online. Not
only is it time saving but you can also snag special deals you can’t find
in-store. Instead of going to the mailbox to pay your bills (or the store
itself), simply set up an automatic payment method for your bills online. The
money will be deducted from your bank account when the bill is due.

Using these time
management skills will not only reduce stress for the entire family, but also
make the entire day run smoother. Simply take a moment to assess and prioritize
your time, then move on to organizing and asking your children for help.

Author bio: Tiffany is a passionate writer and
proud mom of two kids. She loves to write on family, fashion, travel, home
décor and gardening topics. Please visit her Google+ and Coupon4Mom blog to see more interesting
posts.